Trax Gurkha - As good as it gets??

Spitfire · 8th July 2008, 14:03

Nice, why is it blue in the picture attached and also Mahindra Bolero wheelcaps??

DKG · 8th July 2008, 15:23

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Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

DKG, any updates on your Gurkha plans ?

Have decided to wait it out for the next generation Gurkha with the OM611 engine. I had spoken to a senior exec who confirmed the car was under trials and while not by Sept/Oct, early next year it will get launched.

The sad part is we have started offroading almost every weekend and I have to remain a passenger till I get the Gurkha. Toying with the idea of picking up a used Gypsy or a Jeep until then. Also contemplating creating a mechanical "traction control" for my 207 to allow limited offroading

Managed to meet up with the owner of the new Gurkha in town and will have him join us on our Sunday trips.

Blue Thunder · 10th July 2008, 11:38

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Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

Finally, the Force motors website has been updated with the info about Gurkha (though the "Download" link leads to the Gama spec sheet

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...::: Welcome to Force Motors : Products Section :::...

Gurkha Black Beauty
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Today, I saw a black Gurkha on display at the Chennai dealer, Trans Force. We all know it is supplied against customer orders only : I am wondering who the customer can be...anyone from here on Team BHP ???

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Blue Thunder · 10th July 2008, 12:02

just now checked with the sales manager, and he says it is an open order (not for a specific customer). He is right now going in the same vehicle to demo it to 4 prospective customers : whoever gives the booking amount first gets the Gurkha. (price approx 8.2 lakhs )

The Gurkha is in Alwarpet now.

Anybody interested ?

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vinod_nookala · 10th July 2008, 15:42

Blue thunder,

Even i was surprised seeing gurkha avaiable off the shelf, saw that at transforce. Wish i could take it right away..sigh!

rhandle · 15th July 2008, 10:17

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Originally Posted by DKG

Have decided to wait it out for the next generation Gurkha with the OM611 engine. I had spoken to a senior exec who confirmed the car was under trials and while not by Sept/Oct, early next year it will get launched.

Your wishes are going to be answered this year itself.cheers:

Have heard though that 611 being CRDI and lots of electric and electronic components you wont be able to ford through water like 616 or TD does!

DirtyDan · 15th July 2008, 10:52

Anybody got a picture of the new Gurkha?
Anybody know the specs of the INDIAN 611 motor?

DKG · 15th July 2008, 13:21

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Originally Posted by rhandle

Your wishes are going to be answered this year itself.cheers:

Have heard though that 611 being CRDI and lots of electric and electronic components you wont be able to ford through water like 616 or TD does!

Wonderful!! By when do you think I can order it? Am excited!!

As for the river fording, if I recall reading this correctly, most offroader manufacturers don't recommend going into river water more than 20 inches deep. At that height the electronics shouldn't be a problem. I could be wrong. However, as I never underestimate the force of water chances are I will never dare take it into anything deeper than 20 inches

DirtyDan · 15th July 2008, 14:32

Clarification, does anybody know the specs of the Indian version of the OM611 diesel that is supposed to come with the new Gurkha???

rhandle · 15th July 2008, 15:47

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Originally Posted by DirtyDan

Clarification, does anybody know the specs of the Indian version of the OM611 diesel that is supposed to come with the new Gurkha???

What I know of it should be around 138 ps 315 NM, this was told to me by the force R&D manager in Auto Show. Though if you check Merc. Specs it is around 143 PS and 315 NM.

Unfortunately he has left force motors... a very helping and nice guy.

rhandle · 15th July 2008, 17:57

Also forgot to add... It was mentioned that This new Gurkha was capable of doing 160+ KMPH but would be electronically restrained to 140-145 KMPH, guess a good decision considering the aerodynamics of the vehicle!!!

D.V.R · 15th July 2008, 19:03

Guys,have a look at this awesome video of the Bajaj Tempo 209 off-roading.Puts many a off-roaders to lick the dust.

YouTube - Indian built off-roader

DirtyDan · 15th July 2008, 20:02

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Originally Posted by rhandle

...around 138 ps 315 NM,

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Originally Posted by rhandle

This new Gurkha was capable of doing 160+ KMPH but would be electronically restrained to 140-145 KMPH, guess a good decision considering the aerodynamics of the vehicle!!!

Thanks, rhandle. Or, maybe they know how bad the roads are up here

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arun ravi.k · 15th July 2008, 21:05

take a deep breadth and close your eyes and jump headlong and buy a gurkha from force motors. you will relish the experience. i am not a salesman for force motors mate, because the technology is Mercedes Benz and the name is Force Motors.

4x4addict · 15th July 2008, 21:20

I think you meant to say that the new engine is capable of taking the Gurkha to 160 KMPH but I sincerely doubt the rest of the Gurkha will in anyway be capable at 160 Kmph. With the OEM tires, I'd wary to push the Gurkha beyone 120 Kmph.

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Originally Posted by rhandle

Also forgot to add... It was mentioned that This new Gurkha was capable of doing 160+ KMPH but would be electronically restrained to 140-145 KMPH, guess a good decision considering the aerodynamics of the vehicle!!!

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Blue Thunder Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Right here . Posts: 1,657 Thanked: 386 Times View My Garage	Surprise !!! just now checked with the sales manager, and he says it is an open order (not for a specific customer). He is right now going in the same vehicle to demo it to 4 prospective customers : whoever gives the booking amount first gets the Gurkha. (price approx 8.2 lakhs ) The Gurkha is in Alwarpet now. Anybody interested ? . Last edited by Blue Thunder : 10th July 2008 at 12:06.
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vinod_nookala Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,737 Thanked: 430 Times View My Garage	Blue thunder, Even i was surprised seeing gurkha avaiable off the shelf, saw that at transforce. Wish i could take it right away..sigh!
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DirtyDan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dharamsala, H.P Posts: 2,075 Thanked: 1,563 Times	Anybody got a picture of the new Gurkha? Anybody know the specs of the INDIAN 611 motor?
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DirtyDan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dharamsala, H.P Posts: 2,075 Thanked: 1,563 Times	Clarification, does anybody know the specs of the Indian version of the OM611 diesel that is supposed to come with the new Gurkha???
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rhandle BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 549 Thanked: 117 Times	Also forgot to add... It was mentioned that This new Gurkha was capable of doing 160+ KMPH but would be electronically restrained to 140-145 KMPH, guess a good decision considering the aerodynamics of the vehicle!!!
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arun ravi.k Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: coimbatore Posts: 12 Thanked: Once	take a deep breadth and close your eyes and jump headlong and buy a gurkha from force motors. you will relish the experience. i am not a salesman for force motors mate, because the technology is Mercedes Benz and the name is Force Motors.
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